Library Technician

Ivanhoe Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

School tuition discounts

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Ivanhoe Grammar School invites applications for a part-time Library Technician. The role supports daily library operations, including cataloguing, circulation, and online resource access, within a busy school environment.

You will work with staff and students to maintain accurate records, manage subscriptions, and ensure resources align with curriculum needs. Prior library experience and a WWC check are preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified in the library field with relevant credentials.
• Experience delivering patron-focused library and information services.
• Ability to work with students, staff and parents/guardians.
• Strong clerical, administrative and digital capabilities.
• Commitment to child safety and relevant compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition, cataloguing, processing and availability of resources.
• Assist with circulation, borrowing and supervision of the library.
• Maintain catalogue records in Accessit Library Management System.
• Help students and staff access online resources.
• Support stocktaking, subscriptions and resource maintenance.
• Coordinate with faculties to align resources with curriculum needs.
• Manage upload and maintenance of online trial examinations.
• Collaborate with the Library Services team to improve programs.

Skills

Organised

Collaborative

Interpersonal skills

Digital skills

Communication

Education

Relevant library qualification

Tools

Accessit Library Management System

Job description

A school is built on the strength of its people.

At Ivanhoe Grammar School, our people create a culture of belonging. A place where ideas are heard and supported. Where you are encouraged to try something new. A place to feel included and valued. Ivanhoe Grammar School is a values-driven, co-educational independent school with a commitment to fostering a community where students, teachers and professional services staff can continually become the best version of themselves. At Ivanhoe Grammar School, we are always looking for great people to join our team. We are always seeking people who are energetic, collaborative and courageous.

Seeking a Library Technician

We are seeking an organised and collaborative Library Technician to join our Library Services team, supporting the delivery of library programs, information services and learning resources for students and staff. You will play an important role in creating a positive, welcoming and dynamic library environment that encourages curiosity, learning and exploration.

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE), ongoing position commencing in January 2027, with flexibility around the days worked.

What you will do

As Library Technician, you will support the effective day-to-day operation of the Library and work collaboratively with the library team, staff and students.

In this role you will:

• Support the acquisition, cataloguing, processing and availability of library resources
• Assist with circulation desk duties, including borrowing, overdue items and library supervision
• Maintain accurate catalogue records using Accessit Library Management System
• Assist students and staff to effectively access and use online resources
• Support stocktaking, subscriptions, memberships and the maintenance of library resources
• Liaise with faculties to ensure resources support curriculum needs across the School
• Manage the upload and maintenance of online trial examinations
• Work collaboratively with the Library Services team to continually improve library programs, processes and the student experience

Who you are

You are an organised and collaborative professional who enjoys working with students, staff and resources in a busy educational environment. You take pride in delivering a welcoming, patron-focused library service and bring strong interpersonal, administrative and digital skills to your work.

You have the necessary experience, knowledge and skills:

• Relevant qualifications in the field
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to patron-focused library and information services, ideally within a primary or secondary school environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff and parents/guardians
• Strong clerical and administrative skills, with the ability to remain organised and manage competing demands
• High competence in the use and application of digital technologies
• Sound knowledge of child safety protocols and compliance requirements
• Current Working with Children Check

What we offer you

• An impactful professional role embedded in a thriving and values-driven educational community.
• A collaborative, student-centred team culture where wellbeing is prioritised.
• Opportunities for professional growth through the Ivanhoe Institute and school-led wellbeing programs.
• Beautiful learning environments with access to great facilities, including onsite café, gym and pool.
• Salary packaging, discounted health insurance and school tuition discounts.

Always seeking great people. Your move.

Ivanhoe Grammar School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome to be themselves. We value student safety. All staff are required to adhere to the School’s policies and teachers are required to have a working knowledge and understanding of the Student Wellbeing Policy, the Health and Safety Policy, the Child Safety Code of Conduct and the Respectful Workplace Behaviour Policy. All successful academic applications will be requested to complete a Summary Document of Relevant Work Experience, evidenced through the submission of Statements of Service.